In a bid to develop expertise for protection and sustenance of the country’s energy infrastructure, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board NCDMB, has commenced the training of 33 young graduates of engineering, geology and related disciplines in pipeline engineering, corrosion control and monitoring.
NCDMB Executive Secretary, Mr Felix Omatsola Ogbe, revealed at the opening formalities in Port Harcourt, on Friday, March 13, 2026, that the training would last for 12 months.
Ogbe explained that the training was organised under the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and MJD Oilfield Services Limited Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC HCD) Training Programme.
According to him, the 33 graduates in a period of 12 months would participate in various sessions of the programme which includes the classroom technical, on-the-job training, simulation-based learning, field demonstrations.
They are also expected to show commitment in the training in field demonstrations, mentorship and coaching, case study reviews, and continuous assessment and evaluation.
The NCDMB boss through the Manager, Human Capital Development, Mrs. Tarilate Bribena-Teide, revealed that as part of efforts to ensure integrity of the system, and corrosion control, protect the pipelines, prevent costly failures, and safeguard the environment and the economy, that the trainees will be trained on pipeline pigging, a process involving insertion of devices called pigs into pipelines for cleaning, gauging.
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His words, “the expertise gained from the training would position trainees to contribute meaningfully to major national projects such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, measuring 614 kilometres, and many others, which accords with the Board’s mandate to build local capacity, deepen Nigerian participation in the oil and gas industry, and create opportunities that drive national growth.”
Ogbe urged the trainees to approach the programme with discipline and determination, noting that lessons gained would shape them into professionals capable of solving real industry problems.
In a separate remarks, the Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited represented by Engr. Funso Alabi and the Managing Director, MJD, Mr. Olayemi Familusi, thanked NCDMB for its partnership and commitment to developing Nigerian talent and for all it has done toward growth of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
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“NCDMB has done so much. the Board is turning Nigeria into a great nation. I thank MJD Oilfield Services for the calibre of trainers assembled to run the training programme.”
For the changes in the oil and gas industry, they thanked NCDMB “particularly in the development of indigenous companies and human resources.”
